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AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA PAGE
AUSTRALIA PAGE
AUSTRALIA: 
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Flags and Symbols
 
 Australia's Flag
The Australian Flag was first flown in 1901. The flag consists of three elements: the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross.
In the upper left corner the Union Jack represents Australia's association with Great Britain. Directly below the Union Jack is the white Commonwealth, or Federation star. Six of the stars represent the unity of the states. The seventh point, added to stars in 1909, denotes territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Southern Cross with its five stars, is on the right side of the flag. The stars are a reminder of Australia's geographical location, as this constellation can only be seen from the southern hemisphere.
A larger version of the flag is here!
Coat of Arms
The Australia Coat of Arms consists of a shield portraying the badges of the six Australian states, enclosed by an ermine border. The three states on the top half, from left to right are New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The bottom half, from left to right are South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The shield symbolizes the federation of the states, which took place in 1901.
Supporting the Coat of Arms are the red kangaroo and the emu, native Australian animals. Neither animal can walk backwards, thus representing progress and an unwillingness to back down. The background contains a wreath of Golden Wattle, the official national flora emblem. At the bottom of the Coat of Arms is a scroll containing the name Australia.
Above the shield is the crest, a seven-pointed gold star on a blue and gold wreath. Six of the points are representative of the states of the Commonwealth, the seventh point represents the territories of Australia.
National Anthem "Advance Australia Fair"
National Colors Green and Gold
National Floral Emblem Golden Wattle (evergreen, spreading shrub or small tree)
National Gemstone Opal
National Holidays (two)
January 26 (Australia Day) Commemorates the establishment of the first British settlement on the continent of Australia. April 25 (ANZAC Day) Commemorates the anniversary of landing of troops of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey. All major public holidays in Australia are listed here! National Motto None official
Australian Kangaroo 
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Flags of States and Territories
New South Wales - here!
Northern Territory - here!
Queensland - here!
South Australia - here!
Tasmania - here!
Victoria - here!
Western Australia - here!
Australian Emu
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